Everidge PrepRite PVS27-6-1, Operation And Care And Maintenance Manual

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CHAPTER 9
PROBLEMS SOLVING
AFTER SWITCHING ON THE MAIN
POWER SWITCH, THE SWITCH DOES
NOT LIGHT UP
1. Check outlet and make sure there is
power.
2. Check breaker or fuse to make sure it
is not blown.
3. Check to make sure the appliance is
plugged in.
4. Check appliance in another known
good outlet.
5. Call service.
AFTER SWITCHING ON THE MAIN
POWER SWITCH, THE CONTROL WILL
NOT POWER UP.
1. Make sure the main power switch lights
up.
2. If main power switch lights up but the
control will not power up, call service.
THE MAIN SWITCH AND CONTROL
POWER UP, BUT APPLIANCE WILL NOT
START WHEN THE SEALING BAG IS
PLACED IN THE CHAMBER.
1. Make sure there is a program selected.
2. Make sure the clear chamber bell-lid is
firmly pushed closed.
3. The micro-switch is either defective or
out of adjustment and you need to call
service.
THE MACHINE STOPS UNEXPECTEDLY
WHILE IT IS RUNNING
1. Make sure you have power, the main
power switch is on and the control is lit
up.
2. Make sure the clear chamber bell-lid is
still pressed down.
3. Call service.
THE MACHINE WORKS PROPERLY BUT
THE BAG IS NOT SEALED OR IS NOT
SEALED CORRECTLY AT LID OPENING
1. Unplug appliance from power
2. Lift the Teflon sealing bar up to ensure the
2 cables are firmly attached.
3. Verify that the distance between the
Teflon sealing bar and the silicone sealing
bar gasket is at least .125 inches (4-
5mm).
4. Verify that the Teflon sealing bar is dry
and there are no creases in the surface.
5. Verify that sealing bar gasket is not worn
or damaged.
6. Verify that the sealing time is long enough
for a proper seal.
7. Verify that you have the correct bags.
THE MACHINE DOES NOT ATTAIN THE
OPTIMUM VACUUM
1. With the control on and a program selected,
close the clear chamber bell-lid to start a
cycle. Allow the pump to produce a vacuum
of at least 70/cm HG. If the pump will not
achieved that vacuum, then there is an
issue with the pump, blocked, worn,
damaged.
2. Watch the needle on the gauge and ensure
it stays at that vacuum. If it starts dropping
there is a leak.
3. Check the clear chamber bell-lid silicone
seal and if damaged, replace it.
4. Check the bad to make sure it is flat on the
sealing bar and there are no wrinkles.
5. Verify that the distance between the
Teflon sealing bar and the silicone sealing
bar gasket is at least .125 inches (4-5mm).
6. Verify that you have the correct amount of
vacuum time or percentage for the product
you are sealing.
7. Verify that you have the correct pressure if
using the Gas Flush.
DO NOT LIFT THE LID ON OR RAISE A
LITTLE
1. Verify the proper operation of the clear
chamber bell-lid pistons.
2. Call service.